Backyardigans Clutter Busters

Organize crayons and other art supplies. Decorate empty cans with colorful paper, such as leftover gift wrap, then add trim.

Watch The Backyardigans every day on Nick Jr.

You'll need to allow extra time for glue or paint to dry.

The best gifts are handmade. Make this craft together and give it as a gift to a parent, grandparent, or your child's classmates.

Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.

Ages: 3-6

Materials

Recycled boxes and cans of various sizes
Wrapping paper
Colorful ribbon and trim
Scissors
Craft glue
Backyardigans Clutter Buster Labels
Marker (to fill in the labels)

Tip: To save money, use recycled wrapping paper and trim from flea markets.

Directions

Step 1: Trim and wrap recycled boxes and cans
We made a DVD holder out of a pasta box by cutting the side diagonally; we made a marker tin out of a tomato sauce can; and we made a CD holder out of a tea box. Decide with your preschooler what they could help keep organized, choose good size boxes and cans and start wrapping!
Step 2: Add ribbon and trim for fun
Make these clutter busters colorful with shiny ribbon or fancy trim. We used ribbon and pompom trim to line the edges (also helps hide ragged cutting!). Other decoration ideas include buttons, macaroni, foam shapes, photos, etc.
Step 3: Label it!
Help your preschooler label their stuff with the Clutter Buster labels. Now, it's their stuff! Organize clean-up moments during the day and use these clutter busters to focus their attention.

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